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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE OHIO CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION

January 10, 2013 Rhodes Office Tower Third Floor Hearing Room

Columbus, Ohio

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hubert called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman Leonard Hubert Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik *arrived at 9:37

Commissioner Tom Roberts Commissioner Stephanie Mercado Commissioner William Patmon, III A quorum was present. OCRC Staff Present: G. Michael Payton, Executive Director; Keith McNeil, Director of Operations; Norman Gibson, Dayton Regional Director; Darlene Newbern, Toledo Regional Director, Aman Mehra, Columbus Regional Director; Vera Boggs, Cleveland Regional Director; Ronnell Tomlinson, Director of Housing; Courtney Calhoun, Reconsideration Supervisor; Bradley Dunn, Reconsideration Supervisor; Lori Anthony, Chief Assistant Attorney General Civil Rights Section, Attorney General’s Office; Desmon Martin, Director of Enforcement and Compliance and Carol Swartzmiller, Administrative Assistant.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Roberts moved to approve the December 13, 2012 minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Patmon. The Commissioners voted as follows:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES Commissioner Stephanie Mercado ABSTAIN Commissioner William Patmon, III YES Motion carried.

OCRC MINUTES of 34 January 10, 2013

CONFIRMATION OF STAFF FINDINGS 1. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Probable Cause

Finding and Grant for Further Review

Youssou Diop v. TS Tech USA Corporation COL71(39120)01192012 AMENDED 22A-2012-01325C

Commissioner Patmon recused himself from the above case (39120). Rita Perkins v. United Way of Greater Toledo TOLA2(35120)03152012 (Amended) 22A-2012-01442C Jennifer Bidlack v. J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. TOL72(35224)05092012 22A-2012-01939C Rita Perkins v. United Way of Greater Toledo TOLA2(35238)05152012 22A-2012-01985C Kwame M. Dadzie v. Land-O-Sun Dairies, LLC dba Frostbite Brands TOLB2(35278)06052012 22A-2012-02193C Rita Perkins v. United Way of Greater Toledo TOLA2(35346)07112012 22A-2012-02405C Ronald J. Smith v. State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources AKR71(39208)02292012 22A-2012-01313C Patricia A. Pincura v. EGJ Elyria Investments, LLC dba Big Hits Sweepstakes Cafe CLEE4(41516)04302012 22A-2013-00090F Robert Thompkins, Jr. v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP CLEB4(41544)05162012 22A-2013-00126C


Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Vacate Original No Probable Cause Finding and Grant for Further Review (Cont’d)

Wilhelmina J. Klosterman v. Veyance Technologies DAYA6(22776)02142012 22A-2012-01599C Charles H. Ewell v. Montgomery County Common Pleas Court DAYB6(22810)03062012 22A-2012-02153C Carolyn Jackson v. City of Cincinnati Public Works, TROD DAYA6(23025)06252012 22A-2012-02507C Mark D. Cotterman v. Elgin Service Center DAY76(23113)08012012 22A-2013-00335C

2. Respondent’s Request for Reconsideration - Grant for Further Review

Dawn S. Smith v. James O’Neil and Looper Properties, LLC CLEH4(41446)03072012 05-12-0554-8 22A-2012-01670F Linda Eberhard v. UC Health / University Hospital DAY76(22767)02092012 22A-2012-01458C

Commissioner Patmon recused himself from the above case (22767).

3. Complainant’s Request for Reconsideration – Deny - Untimely

Michael Douglass Wilson v. DecisionOne Corporation COL71(39195)02232012 22A-2012-01484C


4. Withdrawal of Charge with Settlement; Dismiss Formal Complaint – Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office

Steven L. Keirns v. Union Tank Car Company COLB1(37632)05182010 22A-2010-03251C Complaint No. 10-EMP-COL-37632

Miesha Wallace v. OmniSource Corporation TOL72(33295)08312009 22A-2009-03745C Complaint No. 10-EMP-TOL-33295 Fair Housing Resource Center v. Sally Robertson, et al CLEH4(41185)09142011 05-11-1502-8 22A-2012-00095F Complaint No. 12-HOU-CLE-41185 Fair Housing Resource Center v. Sally Robertson, et al CLEH4(41186)09142011 05-11-1497-8 22A-2012-00098F Complaint No. 12-HOU-CLE-41186

5. Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order; Dismiss by the Attorney General’s Office

Terrance Huling v. Walterdale Estates TOLH2(34083)09212010 22A-2010-04097F Complaint No. 11-HOU-TOL-34083 Dennis Solon v. State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources AKRA3(35483)11292010 22A-2011-01560C Complaint No. 11-EMP-AKR-35483 John Abele v. State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources AKRA3(35594)02112011 22A-2011-02169C Complaint No. 11-EMP-AKR-35594


6. Authorize Attorney General to Initiate Action in Common Pleas Court – Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office

Deirdre Masten v. K & D Management, LCC, et al. CLEH4(41060)07272011 22A-2011-03549F Complaint No. 12-HOU-CLE-41060

7. Probable Cause – Schedule Conciliation

Daniel Cusma v. Stonemor Partners, L.P.

AKRA3(36366)04302012 22A-2012-02172C

Housing Research & Advocacy Center v Mayflower Condominium Association CLEH4(41444)03052012 05-12-1007-8 22A-2012-01668F

8. Issue Formal Complaint

Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Craigslist, Inc.

CLEH4(41601)06082012 05-12-0978-8 22A-2012-02267F Mary Williams v. Invisible Management, Inc. dba Bailey's Mini Mart DAYA1(39137)01262012 22A-2012-01471C

9. Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination –

Close

Kelly Diamond v. Property Investment Co. LLC CLEH4(41779)11082012 05-13-0151-8 22A-2013-00464F


Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination – Close (Cont’d) Matthew Mitchell v. Eastern Hills Academy of Hair DAYK6(22822)03072012 22A-2012-02557F Naomi & Michael Fry v. Layhigh Estates; Ed Baumgardner DAYH6(23056)07092012 AMENDED 05-12-1554-8 22A-2013-00663F Karen D. Fallings v. Dorothy Lane Market DAYG6(23064)07102012 22A-2013-00336F Housing Opportunities Made Equal v. Dan Stefanou DAYH6(23231)09142012 05-12-1399-8 22A-2013-00013F Fannie Chandler v. Bill Harvey, RLJ Management Company, Deborah Morgan, Property Manager, Booker T. Washington Apartments DAYH6(23299)10162012 22A-2013-00406F Jaime C. Smith-e-Incas v. Cori Care Inc. ADR71(39829)10302012 22A-2013-00514C Donald Wimms v. Chandler Commons, Ltd. dba Chablis Villas and Teondra Mills, Site Manager ADRH1(39913)12072012 05-13-0213-8 22A-2013-00892F Sandra Garrett v. Scott Sutter, Manager, Glass City Realty; Riandi (USA) LLC, Owner; Kristo Novotny- Incorporator of Riandi (USA) LLC; Ronald D. Hawk III-Incorporator of Glass City Realty ADRH2(35424)08202012 22A-2012-02881F


Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination – Close (Cont’d) Rhonda Taylor et al v. Troy Villa et al; Rosie Harvey, Manager; Uniprop Homes, Inc.; Paul Zlotoff, CEO ADRH2(35506)09272012 05-12-1518-8 22A-2012-03195F LaToya Lightner v. Palmer Gardens et al; Palmer Gardens II, LLC; Palmer Gardens II Limited Partnership an Ohio LTD Partnership; Palmer Gardens II Limited Partnership, Justin Powell, Occupancy Manager ADRH2(35564)10262012 05-13-0065-8 22A-2013-00320F Alfonso Reese v. Seung J. Lim, Owner ADRH2(35599)11072012 05-13-0113-8 22A-2013-00771F Maylean Dixon v. Seung J. Lim, Owner ADRH2(35600)11072012 05-13-0112-8 22A-2013-00773F Anthony Bell v. Moore Metal Finishing ADR72(35619)11282012 22A-2013-00719C Ricardo Turner v. Family Services of Northwest Ohio ADR72(35626)11292012 22A-2013-00731C Becky Jo Quiroga v. Family Services of Northwest Ohio ADR72(35636)12042012 22A-2013-00774C Shawna M. Dickman v. Ultrasound Special Events, Inc. ADR72(35629)11302012 22A-2013-00741C Tiffany McGrady v. Akron Public Schools ADRB3(36599)10252012 22A-2013-00274C


Ratify Conciliation Agreement and Consent Order Prior to Final Determination – Close (Cont’d) James F. Fisher v. RoMaster Corporation ADRA3(36631)11272012 22A-2013-00690C Charles T. Moore v. Toronto City Schools ADRG3(36601)10292012 22A-2013-00385F Tawana Jackson v. A.E.S. Management Corp. dba Popeye’s Chicken ADRB3(36622)11142012 22A-2013-00460C Housing Research & Advocacy Center v. Timothy Kulak ADRH4(41761)10232012 22A-2013-00264F Scott David Wells v. Cleveland Tenants Organization ADRB4(41777)11082012 22A-2013-00462C Sheryl D. Perry v. United Church Homes dba Patriot Ridge Community ADR76(23337)11052012 22A-2013-00556C Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. v. Jayne & Alan Krohn, Owners ADRH6(23363)11152012 05-13-0208-8 22A-2013-00673F Antionette L. Powers v. Jayne L. Alan H. Krohn, Owners ADRH6(23364)11152012 05-13-0247-8 22A-2013-01061F

10. Withdrawal of Charge – With Settlement Marcia Baker v. Wallick Properties Midwest, LLC

COL71(39365)04252012 22A-2012-02090C


Withdrawal of Charge – With Settlement (Cont’d)

William A. Tanner v. State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction COL71(39483)06142012 22A-2013-00118C Duanita Booker v. State of Ohio, Department of Agriculture COL71(39543)07102012 22A-2012-02874C

Amanda S. Anderson v. Toledo Correctional Institution TOL72(35403)08082012 22A-2012-02657C Mary Theresa Toth v. The Huntington National Bank TOLA2(35404)08092012 22A-2012-02684C

Elizabeth K. Kantura v. City of Toledo, Department of Police Operations TOL72(35652)12102012 22A-2013-00879C Nova Diallo v. Mikki Juliano, Parkview Co. LTD. CLEH4(41726)09242012 22A-2012-03181F Gloria Valentine v. Felicia Baker, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority CLEH4(41734)09282012 05-12-1542-8 22A-2013-00073F Anthony Blythe v. Stephen Hansler, Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio, Learwood Square Company LLC CLEH4(41807)11272012 AMENDED 05-13-0174-8 22A-2013-00847F Marcy Plymesser v. Sonja Norman, Riverpark Apartments, Bill Warden, K&D Management Group, Inc. CLEH4(41817)12142012 05-13-0233-8 22A-2013-01103F


Withdrawal of Charge – With Settlement (Cont’d) Gordon McCown v. Snyder Concrete Products DAY76(23035)06272012 22A-2012-02710C Alva J. Gillis v. Wal-Mart DAYA6(23070)07122012 22A-2013-00442C Carolyn D. Gaines v. Fortis College DAYK6(23142)08172012 22A-2013-00829F Sona E. Gibson v. Iwata Bolt USA DAY76(23172)08242012 22A-2012-03073C Dawn Merritt v. Hilmon School DAY76(23250)09242012 22A-2013-00753C

Richard R. Rose v. Allison Stapleton, Property Manager DAYH6(23373)11272012 22A-2013-00733F Frank Wilson v. AlphaStaff, Inc. ADR71(39366)04262012 22A-2013-00830C Robert E. Thomas v. The Righter Company ADR71(39828)10302012 22A-2013-00532C Nita Gibson v. Round Tree Rentals, Limited ADRH1(39793)10112012 05-13-0007-8 22A-2013-00158F Jill Denise Fox v. Plastic Suppliers ADR71(39888)11292012 22A-2013-00838C


Withdrawal of Charge – With Settlement (Cont’d) Amy Coey v. Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities ADR74(41735)10012012 22A-2013-00074C Geraldine B. Wilson v. ABC Bail Bonds/Dawg Town ADR74(41747)10162012 22A-2013-00210C Shayla Williams v. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. /Rally’s Hamburger, Inc. ADR74(41775)11052012 22A-2013-00374C Lisa Montgomery v. OKL Can Line Inc. ADR76(23323)10292012 22A-2013-00558C

11. Withdrawal of Charge – Grant

Dwayne Bartley v. Worthington Industries, Inc. COL71(39328)04162012 22A-2012-02017C Denise Griffin v. Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities TOL72(35209)04302012 22A-2012-01856C Vicki Hill v. Dolgen Midwest, LLC dba Dollar General TOLG2(35511)09282012 22A-2012-03205F Joseph M. Schiavone v. The University of Toledo Medical Center TOLA2(35554)10232012 22A-2013-00219C Mi’Chelle Willoughby v. The Finish Line, Inc. TOL72(35627)11302012 22A-2013-00739C Paulla L. Ireland v. City of Cleveland, Cleveland City Council, Office of the Clerk CLEA4(41521)05022012 22A-2013-00112C


Withdrawal of Charge – Grant (Cont’d) Lynette Papushak v. Eric Algotson, Custom Property Management, Falls Pointe Cluster Housing Association CLEH4(41696)08242012 05-12-1338-8 22A-2012-02920F Tawana Jackson v. A.E.S. Management Corp. dba Popeye’s Chicken ADRB3(36619)11092012 22A-2013-00457C

12. Failure to Cooperate – Dismiss

Brooke A. Thorpe et al v. Flagstar Bank et al TOLH2(35152)03292012 22A-2012-01581F Tammy Long et al v. Defiance Ridge Apartments; Carly Turner, Property Manager; Buckeye Community Ten, L.P.; Steve Boone, COO; RLJ Management TOLH2(35172)03222012 05-12-0653-8 22A-2012-01676F Barbara Moir v. Detroit Shoreway Community Development; Lakeisha Love, Section 504/ADA Coordinator; Jeff Ramsey, Director TOLH4(41507)04132012 05-12-0697-8 22A-2012-01933F

13. No Probable Cause - Dismiss

Evans Spencer v. PNC Bank, National Association COLG1(39225)03082012 AMENDED 22A-2012-01636F Michelle Hunsaker v. Time Warner Cable Inc. COL71(39238)03132012 22A-2012-01653C Stephanie M. Hock v. IAP Government Services Group, LLC COL71(39250)03142012 22A-2012-01660C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Wade Ector v. The American Bottling Company dba Dr. Pepper Snapple Group COLB1(39281)03262012 22A-2012-01808C Karen S. Blichington v. Westar V, Inc. COL71(39292)03282012 22A-2012-01799C Nicole Lee Rauch v. Auto Zone COL71(39297)03302012 22A-2012-01814C Kelli Hunter v. Greyhound Lines, Inc. COL71(39329)04172012 22A-2012-02019C Ramon Medley v. Edko LLC COL71(39341)04182012 22A-2012-02030C Timothy E. Crowe v. Cardington Yutaka Technologies COL71(39380)05012012 22A-2012-02118C David A. Joseph v. Nationwide Children's Hospital, Inc. COL71(39419)05152012 22A-2013-00277C Tarey Anne Mollica v. Hometown Service Center, Inc, COLB1(39445)05242012 AMENDED 22A-2012-02853C Kim M. Jones v. Villa Angela Nursing Care Center COL71(39515)06262012 22A-2012-02649C Reginald Van Jones v. Tru-Check, Inc. COL71(39542)07112012 22A-2012-02674C Amren Youssouf v. US Security Associates, Inc. COL71(39622)08082012 22A-2013-00289C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Sharon L. Edwards v. Accelerated Benefits COLA1(39624)08082012 22A-2013-00284C James E. Merritt v. UPS Freight, Inc. COLB1(39625)08082012 22A-2013-00288C Brenda Kay Harper v. The Kroger Co., Columbus Division COL71(39627)08102012 22A-2013-00285C Valerie Davis v. Edward A. Belkin, DDS, LLC COLE1(39630)08092012 22A-2013-00193F Brandon Michael Terrell v. Hummer of Columbus, LLC dba Capital Cadillac COL71(39650)08202012 22A-2013-00841C Patty Ann Mellman v. Central Ohio Diabetes Association, Inc. COLB1(39651)08212012 22A-2013-00216C Lasonia Beasley v. State of Ohio, Ohio State University COL71(39662)08242012 22A-2013-00843C


Arwyn E. Hopkins v. Franklin County Law Library COL71(39687)09052012 22A-2013-00238C Dorothy M. Zielienski v. Chick-Fil-A Market at East Broad COLG1(39725)09202012 22A-2013-00236F Ralph Leon Harvey Sr. v. New-To-You Thrift Store COLA1(39770)10092012 22A-2013-00519C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Patricia Anne Phillips v. Aetna Building Maintenance, Inc. COLB1(39784)10112012 22A-2013-00942C Celestine Slate v. Bob Evans Farms, Inc. dba Bob Evans COLG1(39801)10192012 22A-2013-00796F Mandy Dezeree Hardiman v. Airtron Heating and Cooling COL71(39803)10232012 22A-2013-00789C Teaven Curtiss v. Adecco USA, Inc. COL76(22977)05032012 22A-2012-02664C Robert M. Wellman v. Verhoff Machine and Welding, Inc. TOLB2(35062)02092012 22A-2012-01114C Richard Hovey v. Economic Opportunity Planning Association of Greater Toledo TOL72(35084)02242012 22A-2012-01253C Justine Leigh Nalbach v. St. Luke’s Hospital TOL72(35090)02272012 22A-2012-01264C Yuai Marshall v. Promedica Health System, Inc. TOL72(35091)02272012 22A-2012-01265C Terry J. Floyd v. RBS Citizens, N.A. TOL72(35096)02282012 22A-2012-01288C Jamelia Curl v. Networking Equal Care Opportunities, LLC TOL72(35101)03022012 22A-2012-01297C Linda Lawrence v. Teaching and Mentoring Communities TOLA2(35105)03072012 22A-2012-01334C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Ben Bigelow v. Schindler Elevator Corporation TOLB2(35106)03072012 22A-2012-01354C Ricky Russell v. Bottling Group, L.L.C. dba Pepsi Beverages Company TOLA2(35110)03092012 22A-2012-01372C Brigette Heard v. Swan Creek Four Seasons Housing Associates, Ltd.; Ryan Agee, Manager; Jackson McDaniel, Owner; David Gise, Statutory Agent TOLH2(35117)03132012 05-12-0678-8 22A-2012-01409F Alsondria M. McShan v. Bottling Company, L.L.C. dba Pepsi Beverages Company TOL72(35119)03152012 22A-2012-01441C Tracy E. Brown v. Western Lake Erie O.M.S., Ltd. TOL72(35122)03152012 22A-2012-01444C Yalanda S. Pegues v. United Collection Bureau, Inc. TOL72(35126)03162012 22A-2012-01454C Jerome Rutledge v. Mercy St. Anne Hospital TOLA2(35134)03202012 22A-2012-01493C Denicio A. Brooks v. City of Toledo, Parks & Forestry Division TOLA2(35147)03272012 22A-2012-01533C Clarita M. King v. Neighborhood Properties, Inc. TOL72(35159)03302012 22A-2012-01593C Brenda Greer v. The Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Toledo dba Wolf Creek YMCA TOLA2(35201)04252012 22A-2012-01824C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Mohamed A. Abdelhamid v. Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Highway Patrol TOL72(35203)04262012 22A-2012-01827C Linda Lawrence v. Teaching and Mentoring Communities TOLA2(35218)05082012 22A-2012-01888C Dail Culpepper v. Arbors at Sylvania Care, LLC TOLA2(35521)10042012 22A-2013-00046C Bertha Sanchez v. Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Services, LLC TOL72(35325)06272012 22A-2012-02308C Clarence Griffin v. Dialysis Partners of Northwest Ohio, LLC (Greenfield Health Systems Dialysis Partners) TOLG2(35342)07092012 22A-2012-02369F Donna Banks v. The Residenz at Sylvania et al; Jasmine Belser, Community Manager; Miller Valentine Group; Mike Vandelger, District Manager; Sylvania Senior Residence an Ohio LLC; Sylvania Senior Residence TOLH2(35347)05222012 AMENDED 05-12-0857-8 22A-2012-02419F Michelle Hineline v. Twinwall Village, LTD; Vicki Wisniewski, Manager; Earl Baca, Owner TOLH2(35369)07192012 05-12-1180-8 22A-2012-02481F Perry McCoy v. GOJO, Inc. AKR73(36307)03262012 22A-2012-01729C Rebecca M. Hartman v. Stark County District Library AKR73(36315)03302012 22A-2012-01766C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Angelo Harper v. Crossroads Management Realty Company AKR73(36334)04102012 22A-2012-01915C Tamara Thomas v. Stark State College of Technology AKR73(36387)05092012 22A-2013-00143C Floyd Issac Ellis, Sr. v. City of Youngstown Mayor’s Office AKRG3(36421)06042012 22A-2012-02363F Tamara Thomas v. Stark State College of Technology AKR73(36464)07112012 22A-2012-02420C Eric Wells v. Penn Ohio Sealing Company, LLC AKR73(36483)07302012 22A-2012-02556C Mia Wheeler v. The Huntington National Bank AKR73(36484)07302012 22A-2012-02560C Elliott Theodore Ratliff v. Steel Forming, Inc. dba Commercial Metal Forming AKRB3(36492)08062012 22A-2012-02618C Michael R. Gokey, Sr. v. FedEx Custom Critical AKRB3(36508)08152012 22A-2012-02808C Ronald J. Smith v. State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources AKR71(39512)06272012 22A-2012-02377C Duane Hayes v. Mr. Bult’s, Inc. AKR73(36543)09072012 22A-2012-03041C Richmond Davis v. The University of Akron AKRA3(36568)09272012 22A-2012-03198C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Steve L. Wornica v. Design Molded Plastics, Inc. AKRB3(36569)09272012 22A-2012-03199C Blanche Jones v. Tri County Business Services, Inc. d/b/a ManpowerGroup AKR73(36596)10232012 22A-2013-00239C

Commissioner Patmon recused himself from the above case (36596). Blanche Jones v. American Electric Power Company, Inc. AKR73(36597)10232012 22A-2013-00240C

Commissioner Patmon recused himself from the above case (36597). Dondald Nall v. Country Fair Store AKRG3(36602)10292012 22A-2013-00386F Andrew Grant-Thomas v. The Ohio State University AKRA1(39231)03082012 22A-2012-01569C


Angela Berry v. Aetna Building Maintenance, Inc. AKR71(39266)03222012 22A-2012-01747C Jeffrey A. Perkins v. City of Columbus, Department of Public Safety AKR71(39429)05172012 22A-2013-00150C Denielle Young v. The Ohio State University Child Care Program AKR71(39513)06272012 22A-2012-02547C Rodney L. Jamison v. Exterior Portfolio, LLC (Royal Building Products) AKRA1(39660)8232012 22A-2012-03093C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Dwayne E. Lash v. Jason Wisconsin Incorporated (Jason Incorporated) dba Janesville Products AKR74(41466)03292012 22A-2012-01845C Brandi L. Hunter v. Professional Placement Services, LLC AKR74(41576)06072012 22A-2012-02412C Janice N. Hurn v. Friendly Inn Settlement, Inc. AKRB4(41587)06112012 22A-2012-02425C Patricia A. Curtis v. Heintz Business Services of Ohio, Inc. AKRB4(41569)06012012 22A-2012-02393C Pamela Collins v. Amherst Exempted Village School District Board of Education AKR74(41646)07232012 22A-2012-02511C Anita L. Hunt v. The MetroHealth System, Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Center AKR74(41651)07252012 22A-2012-02540C Lydia Herrera v. United American Security CLEB4(41471)04022012 22A-2012-01850C Luther Spencer v. International Security Management Group, Inc. CLE74(41487)04112012 22A-2012-02011C Debbie Higginbotham v. Lodging Industry, Inc. CLEA4(41506)04242012 22A-2012-02050C Melissa Lovelace v. Jerry McGhee CLEH4(41508)04232012 22A-2012-02051F


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Loddie J. Bosak v. Buehler Food Markets, Inc. CLEA4(41630)07122012 22A-2012-02445C Joseph E. Aufricht v. Kaufmann Poultry Company, Inc. CLEG4(41658)07302012 22A-2012-02583F Chondra J. Hunter v. J. H. Routh Packing Company CLE74(41670)08092012 22A-2012-02778C Hardin Besley v. Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department CLE74(41682)08162012 22A-2012-02786C Juanita L. Brown v. Cleveland State University CLE74(41685)08172012 22A-2012-02837C Lamont Lyle v. Walgreen Co. CLEG4(41690)08222012 22A-2012-02867F Maurice D. Shepherd v. Euclid Hill Health Investors, Inc. dba Hillside Plaza CLE74(41721)09212012 22A-2012-03176C Audrey L. Lutz v. ConAgra Foods DAYB6(22814)03072012 22A-2012-02138C Adrian Cunningham v. Watson's DAY76(22819)03072012 22A-2012-02139C Antionette A. Bruner v. St. Vincent DePaul Gateway Shelter DAY76(22826)03132012 22A-2012-01610C Juahara D. Kniess v. NaphCare @ MCSO DAYB6(22827)03132012 22A-2013-00645C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Veleta L. Jenkins v. Edvantages, Inc. dba Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy DAY76(22841)03212012 22A-2012-01956C LaRae J. Grause v. Hammersville Clark Township Fire Department DAYB6(22846)03222012 22A-2012-01958C Bryan Mobley v. Miami Valley Hospital DAYB6(22852)03262012 22A-2012-01959C Deborah Long v. Princeton City Schools DAY76(22867)04042012 22A-2012-01967C Susan D. Macpherson v. Sinclair Community College DAYK6(22869)04052012 22A-2012-01969F Jean A. Mack v. Allen County Sheriff’s Office DAY76(22887)04162012 22A-2012-01976C Roen Cantly-Elliott v. Springfield City Schools DAY76(22892)04172012 22A-2013-00757C James L. Priest v. PNC Bank DAYA6(22895)04192012 22A-2013-00652C Robbin R. Gay v. GZK, Inc. DAYB6(22896)04192012 22A-2013-00653C Meguille Snead v. Laxmi Hotel Associates, Inc., dba Days Inn Dayton DAYG6(22959)05212012 22A-2012-00069F Sonja Chatman v. Black Knight Security DAY76(22981)05312012 22A-2013-00552C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Floyd Lee Holt v. Dayton Public Schools DAYA6(23004)06122012 22A-2012-02949C Randy Baker v. Community Behavioral Health, Inc. DAYA6(23009)06152012 22A-2013-00658C Judith C. Doherty v. Cashland DAYA6(23015)06202012 22A-2012-02698C James Mathews v. Holiday Inn Express & Suites DAY76(23026)06252012 22A-2012-02706C Bobbi R. Raike v. Gordo’s Pub & Grill, Inc. DAYA6(23036)06272012 22A-2013-00110C Donald Sanders v. Lowe's Home Improvement DAY76(23046)07022012 22A-2012-02515C James A. Mathews v. United Hospitality Group DAY76(23071)07102012 22A-2013-00303C Benjamin J. Eckstein v. State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Agriculture DAYB6(23140)08162012 22A-2012-03054C Malcolm Martin v. Orick Industries, Inc. DAY76(23141)08162012 22A-2013-00756C Elizabeth Sparks v. McDonald's Restaurants DAY76(23185)08302012 22A-2012-03081C


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Diane Morman v. Crossroads Crisis Center, Inc. DAYB6(23331)11012012 22A-2013-00543C

Commissioner Mercado moved to approve the Confirmation Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts. The Commissioners voted as follows:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES

Commissioner Stephanie Mercado YES Commissioner William Patmon, III YES

Motion carried.

STAFF BRIEFING

The Compliance Manager informed the Commissioners that the Commission is in compliance regarding notification requirements as set forth in Ohio Administrative Code Section 4112-1-04. Commissioner Yajnik arrived at 9:37 a.m.

APPEARANCES


Lisa Whalen v. University of Dayton DAYB6 (22771) 02092012 22A 2012 01465C

Courtney Calhoun, Reconsideration Supervisor, recommended that Charging Party’s request for reconsideration be denied. No new information was provided to warrant a change in the Region’s original recommendation of No Probable Cause. The parties appeared to discuss the above mentioned case. The Charging Party alleged that Respondent denied her hire for other openings and terminated her because of her disability.


Commissioner Mercado moved to adopt the Regional recommendation and adopt the No Probable Cause finding. Seconded by Commissioner Patmon. The Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES


Motion carried. Commissioner Patmon moved to take a short recess. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts. The Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES


Motion carried. Commissioner Patmon moved to return to regular session. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts. The Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES


Motion carried.



Youssou Diop v. TS Tech USA Corporation COL71 (39120) 01192012 Amended 22A 2012 01325C

Aman Mehra, Columbus Regional Director, Foday Kenneh, Columbus Supervisor, and Chris Harris, Columbus Investigator recommended that Charging Party’s request for reconsideration be denied. No new information was provided to warrant a change in the Region’s original recommendation of No Probable Cause. The parties appeared to discuss the above mentioned case. The Charging Party alleged that Respondent discriminated against him on the basis of race, age, national origin (Senegal) and retaliation discrimination. Respondent stated they did not discriminate against Charging Party.

Commission Patmon recused himself from the above case (39120). Commissioner Roberts moved to Reverse No Probable Cause to Probable Cause – Schedule Conciliation. Lack of Second. Motion failed. Commissioner Mercado moved to adopt the Regional recommendation and find No Probable Cause finding. Lack of Second. Motion Failed. Chairman Hubert moved to go into Executive Session for the purpose of legal discussion. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts. The Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES


Motion carried.


Commissioner Roberts moved to return to regular session. Seconded by Commissioner Mercado. The Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES


Motion carried. Commissioner Patmon has recused himself from the above case (39120), he was present for the Executive Session, however did not participate in the legal discussion regarding this case. Chairman Hubert moved to adopt the Regional recommendation and find No Probable Cause. Seconded by Commissioner Mercado. The Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik NO Commissioner Tom Roberts NO

Commissioner Stephanie Mercado YES Commissioner William Patmon, III RECUSED

Motion carried.

COMMISSIONER AGENDA

Agenda for Week 1

1. No Probable Cause – Dismiss

LeTisha Dameka Underwood v. Waggoner Wood Limited Partnership and National Church Residences dba Waggoner Grove Apartments

COLH1 (39123) 01192012 05-12-0391-8 22A 2012 01031F


No Probable Cause – Dismiss (Cont’d) Marnita A. Seymour v. Southeast, Inc. dba Rebecca’s Place COL71 (39438) 05222012 22A 2012 02355C David M. Brecht v. Custom Deco, LLC TOLA2 (35500) 09262012 22A 2012 03173C John Hock v. Brian Skillicorn, Owner, Greater Cincinnati Home Solutions, LLC DAYH6 (22720) 01172012 05-12-0366-8 22A 2012 01367F Harvey Daye, Jr. v. Waynedale Circle, Cathy Sproule, Manager DAYH6 (22756) 01192012 05-12- 0393-8 22A 2012 02923F

2. NO JURISDICTION – DISMISS

Walter A. Young v. Lucas County Veterans Service Commission TOLG2 (35481) 09172012 22A 2012 03110F William Wallin v. Little Ettie Old Regular Baptist Church (DAY) G6 (22934) 05082012 22A 2012 02863F Miles L. Davis, Sr. v. City of Cincinnati-Public Safety, Fire Division (DAY) 76 (23130) 08092012 22A 2012 02795C


Commissioner Mercado moved to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned cases for Week 1. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts. The Commissioners voted as follows:

Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES


Motion carried.

Agenda for Week 2

1. Respondent’s Request – Deny

Mary Lou Williams v. Invisible Management dba Baileys Mini Mart DAY/COLA1 (39137) 01262012 22A 2011 01471C


Leslie Ferguson v. Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District AKR74 (41432) 03062012 22A 2012 01530C




Motion carried.


Agenda for Week 3


Wilhelmina J. Klosterman v. Veyance Technologies, Inc. DAYA6 (22776) 02142012 22A 2012 01599C


Clarence Miller v. St. John AME Church COL71 (39654) 08212012 22A 2013 00131C

Terrill Stapes v. Verizon Wireless COL71 (39727) 09202012 22A 2013 00893C Austin C. Nnani v. Park University COL71 (39732) 09212012 22A 2013 00970C

Lateia Young v. Peter R. Sutter, D.O., Inc. AKRE3 (36580) 10042012 22A 2013 00166F Laura Jean Bissett v. Invacare Corporation CLEB4 (41783) 11142012 22A 2013 00467C




Motion carried.


Agenda for Week 4


Larry R. Smoot & Willye M. Mason v. Ajay Pandya & Keller Williams Central Ohio Realty, LLC

COLH1(39143)01262012 05-12-0654-8 22A 2012 01169F


Christina Ann Matias v. The Columbus Dispatch COL71 (39760) 10012012 22A 2013 00715C

3. Failure to Cooperate; Dismiss Formal Complaint – Submitted by the Attorney General’s Office

Jennifer L. Hoff v. Stoneridge, Inc., dba Alphabet AKR023644 040899 22A 1999 05424C Complaint No. 8747

4. CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE’S REPORT & RECOMMENDATION; COMPLAINANT’S APPLICATION FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES & COSTS; ATTORNEY GENERAL’S FEE APPLICATION & RESPONDENT’S RESPONSE THERETO

Administrative Law Judge Recommends Award of Attorney’s Fees

Theresa R. Gedert v. Brion R. Baith

TOLH2 (30778) 10122006 05-07-0078-8 Complaint No. 07-HOU-TOL-30778 22A 2007 00636F


Commissioner Mercado moved to go into Executive Session for the purpose of legal discussion. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts. The Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES


Motion carried. Commissioner Patmon moved to return to regular session. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts. The Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES


Motion carried. Due to pending Litigation, Lori Anthony, Section Chief - Civil Rights Section of the Attorney General’s office, did not participate in the Executive Session. Commissioner Patmon moved to remove the above Administrative Law Judge Report from the Week 4 agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts. The Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Leonard Hubert YES Commissioner Rashmi Yajnik YES Commissioner Tom Roberts YES


Motion carried.


5. CERTIFICATION OF A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION – GRANT

1. Kirila Contractors, Inc. • Solicitation, Recruitment & Hiring Practices regarding

Minorities & Females

Commissioner Roberts moved to adopt the staff findings in the foregoing captioned cases for Week 4. Seconded by Commissioner Mercado. The Commissioners voted as follows:



Motion carried.

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S REPORT

Lori Anthony presented the following information to Commissioners:

• Lori Anthony stated there would be a Legal Update immediately following the next meeting.

• Lori offered congratulations to Commissioner Mercado on the birth of her daughter.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Director Payton presented the following information to Commissioners:

• Director Payton reported that Chairman Hubert, Keith McNeil, AAG Lori Anthony and himself met with housing representatives on December 19, 2012 to discuss concerns regarding the damage provisions contained in our draft housing administrative rules. Once the language is redrafted, reviewed and approved, we will proceed with submitting the rules to the legislature for approval.

• Director Payton reported a presentation following the Commission Meeting on our recently redesigned website will occur after today’s meeting. Sandy Aukeman, Keith McNeil, Vera Boggs and Bradley Dunn recently redesigned the website in its entirety.


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